Why Wont My Computer Connect to My Hotspot? [Fixed on Windows 10 PC WiFi]

A mobile hotspot is a quick and efficient way to share an internet connection with other devices like computers, iPads, or other mobile phones.

A hotspot is also a good alternative to WiFi – especially if the WiFi in your area is unbearably slow or won't connect.

Sometimes, you might experience problems connecting a device to your hotspot. This is almost always due to errors in the mobile network and internet settings, and faulty or outdated drivers on your computer.

In this guide, I will show 4 ways you can fix any error associated with a hotspot connection.

The first fix works on your Windows 10 PC, while the rest solve the problem right on your Android mobile phone.

How to Fix a Hotspot Connection Error by Updating Your Wireless Network Driver

Every device on your computer is controlled by a certain driver software. So a wireless network has a driver that controls it. If this driver is outdated or corrupt, then your hotspot and WiFi might be negatively affected.

So, updating your wireless network driver can help your computer connect to your hotspot again.

Follow the steps below to update your wireless network driver

Step 1: Right-click on Start and select Device Manager.

Step 2: Expand Network Adapters.

Step 3: Right-click on your wireless device and select "Update driver".

Step 4: Choose "Search automatically for updated driver software".

How to Fix a Hotspot Connection Error by Using an Open Network

Using a password-protected hotspot is undoubtedly secure, but it could cause issues with your connection sometimes. So switching to an open Network can give your computer a seamless connection. Just be aware of how secure it might or might not be.

Step 1: Open Settings.

Step 2: Tap Network and Internet.

Step 3: Select Hotspot and Tethering.

Step 4: Tap Security.

Step 5: Select "None".

How to Fix a Hotspot Connection Error by Changing your Access Point Band to 2.4 GHz

There are 2 AP Bands usually made available on Android devices – 5GHz and 2.4Ghz. 5GHz is faster, but some devices may not support it. 2.4GHz is widely supported, so you should make sure your hotspot AP Band is set to 2.4GHz.

Some Android devices have their default AP bands as 2.4GHz and it remains unchangeable, but yours could be 5GHz – which is always changeable.

Step 1: Open Settings.

Step 2: Tap Network and Internet.

Step 3: Select Hotspot and Tethering.

Step 4: Scroll down to AP Band and make sure it is set to 2.4GHz. If it is set to 5GHz, tap it and change it to 2.4GHz.

How to Fix a Hotspot Connection Error by Resetting Out of Box Configuration (OOB)

This will change your hotspot configuration to factory settings – which could bring things back to normal for you.

Step 1: Open Settings.

Step 2: Tap Network and Internet.

Step 3: Select Hotspot and Tethering.

Step 4: Scroll down and tap "Reset OOB".

Step 5: Choose "Reset OOB".

Final Words

This guide takes you through 3 different ways you can fix mobile hotspot connection errors on a Windows 10 PC and an Android phone.

Apart from the fixes discussed you should also make sure:

• the password you entered on the receiving device is correct

• your internet connection is turned on correctly on the device you're sharing from

• you have not exceeded a data limit you might have set

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